City Colleges of Chicago - Admissions (2024)

CREDIT

Students working towards a degree or certificate should visitfill out an online application for admissions​. Once your application has been processed, you will receive an acceptance letter that includes your Student ID number.

Once you’ve been admitted, you will need to attend theNew Student Orientation. For a complete overview of the registration process, including information about taking the placement exam, residency requirements, advising, and registration, download ourNew Student Registration checklist[PDF]​.

TRANSCRIPT CREDIT PROCEDURES

Students submitting transcripts from colleges or universities can submit official transcripts to the Registrar’s Office where the student intends to register and/or request a transcript evaluation to receive transfer credit.We strongly encourage requesting official transcripts to be sent electronically. Please note, official transcripts are required to receive transfer credit. Students transferring credit to City Colleges of Chicago are required to submit official college transcripts reflecting all college credits earned at other regionally accredited institutions previously attended.Please email your collegeRegistrar’s Office​with any questions.

Note: ifunofficial transcripts aresubmitted as part ofthe admission process, they will not be evaluated for transfer credits and official transcripts will still be required for future enrollment and transfer credit evaluation.

If you meet one of the criteria below, you can apply for a transcript waiver which, if approved, will allow you to register for classes without submitting an official transcript.

• Your transcript is from a non-regionally accredited college/university.
• You did not complete any college credit at your college/university (withdrawal) as validated by an unofficial transcript. Request for Exception or Waiver must be submitted with unofficial transcript.
• You did not earn any transferable grades (A, B, or Cs) at your college/university as validated by an unofficial transcript. Request for Exception or Waiver must be submitted with unofficial transcript.​
• Your official transcript cannot be obtained due to college/university closing or natural disaster.
• You have proof your official college transcript was sent to CCC (within the last 30 days). Request for Exception or Waiver must be submitted with unofficial transcript.
• You cannot obtain an official college transcript due to prior debt, and you have proof of being enrolled in a payment plan or of a recent payment transaction to that institution. However, you agree to submit an official transcript to CCC once your debt is cleared. Request for Exception or Waiver must be presented with proof that student is on a payment plan or record of recent payment transaction.
• You have proof of an official international college/university transcript evaluation order (within the past 30 days).Request for Exception or Waiver must be submitted with unofficial transcript.
• You have earned multiple degrees and do not need to submit non-relevant college/university transcripts such as a masters or doctorate degree. Only undergraduate college work is required via official college transcript(s).

If you think that one of the above criteria applies to you, please complete the transcript waiver formOfficial_College_Transcript_Waiver_Form_Final[PDF].If you have any questions, contact your Admissions Office.​

EARLY COLLEGE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

ccc.edu/earlycollege

City Colleges of Chicago offers free college-level classes to high school students through our Dual Enrollment and Dual Credit* programs. These programs help students reduce the amount of time and money needed to complete two- and four-year degrees.

To start, visit the Early College website​ to apply and learn more about the next steps for admissions.

*Students interested in the Dual Credit program should speak with their high school representative to learn more

ADULT EDUCATION

ccc.edu/adulted​

City Colleges of Chicago offers tuition free GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and U.S. Citizenship preparation classes. To register, visit theAdult Education Department​at the college of your choice or call 773-COLLEGE.